The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-31
ABUSY DAWN THE HOUSE.
THE MEMBERS RUSH IN a BIG
BATCH OF BILLS.

Nature of the Military Bill introduced
By Capt Gordon-Chathanl County
Bills Which Have Reached Their
Second Reading - Incorporation OF
Ocean City, Tybee, Asked.
ATLANTA. GA, July 30.-In the House to-
dav Mr.. Wilson, of Camden, who injected
some questions in the reformatory prison dc
bate Yesterday rose to a question of privilege
and lest he may have been misunderstood
disclaimed having taken any ofTense at any
references that were made to negroes.
The following new bills were introduced;
BY Mr. Chapel, of Muscogee-Io alter
and amend section 1869 of the Code,
A resolution instructinr the Railroad
Committee to inquire and report what legis-
lation is necessary to enforce the provision
OF the constitution which prohibits one cor.
poration from purchasing or leasing the
property of another with a view to pre-
venting competition was adopted
Also a resolution to provide for the pay
ment to Mrs T. II. Bedell of two State
bonds stolen from her.
By Mr. Morgan, of Pulaskl-To amend
section 1916 of the Code.
By Mr.. Lamar, of Richmond-To author
ize citizens of the State to use the name of
the State in cases of quo tcdrrdntO to for
felt any charter of a corporation and abate
any nuisance.
By Mr.. Calvin. of Richmond-To amend
an act to provide a board of assessors for
Richmond county.
Also bill to amend section 2SjO of the
Code.
Also bill to amend an act to establish a
refoTmatorv institute in Richmond county
By Mr.. McCord, of Richmond-To incor-
porate the Augusta Steamboat Company.
By Mr.. Simmons, of Sumter-TO repeal
an act to provide for the distribution of
funds arising from fines and forfeitureS in
Sumter county.
Also, to amend section 457i of the Code.
Also, to amend section i646 of the Code.
By Mr.. Monroe. of sUnion-To create a
Board of Commissioners for Union county
BY Mr.. Wheeler of Walker-A bill TO
amend paragraph Z, section :, article of
the constitution in reference to the reading
of bills before passage by the Legislature
1t allows the first reading by caption only
The amendment, the bill provides, is to be
submitted to vote of the people at the next
general election.
BY Mr.. Clay, of Walton-To prohibit the
sale of liquors within three miles of Mount
Carmel Church in Walton county.
By Mr.. Whaley, of Wayne-To prohibit
in Wayne county, without the consent of
the owner.
By Mr. Watson, of Douglas-To require
railroad engineers to be examined and Ii
censed by a Board of Examiners.
By Mr. Howell of FultOn-A joint reso-
luton for the appointment of commits
sion of six to report to the next Legislature
the probable cost of the equipment of the
new capitol. and to advertise for and receive
bids for supplying the same, the commission
to be composed of three executive officers
of the State and three members of the Leg
islature, of which the Governor shall be eX-
officio chairman.
By Mr.. Smith. of Glynn-To require
money arising from liquor licenses in the
several counties to be paid to the School
commissioners thereof for the benefit of the
public schools.
By Mr. HUMPHREYS of Brooks-To amend
paragraph : of section Z of article 3 of the
Constitution in reference to the reading of
bills
By Mr. Henderson, of Irwin-To create
a board of commissioners for Irwin county.
Bv Mr. Humphreys. of Clnch-To punish
attempts to evade the payment of fare on
railroads by stealing rides.
By Mr.. McLendon. of ThOmas-To amend
section no OF the Code in reference to the
blowing of whistles by railroad trains Also
to provide for the registration of the voters
of Thomas county. Also bill to authorize
Judges Of the Superior Courts TO accept
pleas of guilty and impose sentence there
upon in vacation.
Also a resolution to amend rule % of the
House
By Mr. Russell, of Chatham-To incor-
porate the town of Ocean City on Tybee
Island
By Mr.. RUSSELL of Chatham-To incor-
porate the Savannah, Vernon and RoSedew
Railroad Company
Also bill to appropriate money to pay
James Hunter for coupons of bonds of the
Macon and Brunswick Railroad Company.
By Mr.. Foute of Bartow-To amend sec
ton 1910 (a) of the Code to create Board
of Jury Commissioners.
By Mr.. Stewart of RoclIdale-To incor-
porate the Long Shoals and Rockland Rail
road Company, the road to run from Con-
yers to the Rockdale paper mill.
By Mr.. Atkinson, of Coweta-A resolu-
ton for the relief of J. l.. Carmichael, of
Coweta.
BY Mr.. Gordon, of Chatham-To amend
acts and sections of the Code relating to the
organization and government of the volun-
teer troops of the State.
By Mr. Franklin, of Thomas-To amend
an act to provide for the creation of board
of Commissioners of Roads for Thomas
County.
MR. GoRDoN's BrKL.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Gordon was to
repeal as much of the military law of
Georgia as exempts fifteen members of each
company from jury duty. The bill was in
troduced by request of the Chatham county
grand jury.
The following Chatham county bills
reached their second reading in the House
to-day:
To Incorporate the Georgia Mutual Insur-
ance Company.
TO provide a board of assessors for
Chatham county
To regulate the fees of the Ordinary of
Chatham county.
BRADFORD EXCITED.